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i! Go to IIAKTWELL & HAMAKER'S the leading photographers, where you can get photos up to date. 29 S. 2d St. AMI IEPUBLIOAW Photographic Art Studio. HARTWELL & HAMAKER, 29 S. 2d St. TIIIliTEESTTII YEAR. 12 PAGES PHOENIX. AKIZONA, ssUNDAY MORNIUG, JANUARY 18, 1903 12 PAGES VOL. XIII. NO. 24G THE ZONA i A V A NEW CABINET COMMERCE The Bill Passed by the House Yes- - terday There Was Comparatively Little Opposition to the Measure A General Transfer of Bureaus From Other Departments Provided For A Comprehensive Anti-Trust Bill Introduced by Representative Bell of Colorado, Restraining Producers, Dealers andTransporters. Washington. Januaiy IT. At the cnJ of a struggle which prolonged the day's session ur.tll after G o'clock, the h use passed the substitute for the senate bill to establish a department of commerce and labor. The vote stood 137 to 40. All the republicans and '-'J democrats voted for the bill. In committee of whale the democrats and a sprinkling of republican ; !u 1 by Mr. Corliss, republican of Michigan, ttiuik out the portion of the bill providing for a buieau of insurance. Ry a piece of parliamentary strategy Mr. Hepburn, republican of Iowa, chairman of the inter-state commerce commission, sought to hive this provision restored, but the opposition stood fast and he was overcome. The democrats then attempted tore-commit the bill with instructions to report "o.ick a separate bill for the creation of a department of labor, but the motion was lost. The only other substantial amendment was one to authorize tiir pr' si-dent to transfer the intcr-state commerce commission to the r.ew department.The substitute as pissed by the house differs from the senate billfi import MITCHELL'S STATEMENT TO THE COMMISSION In Reply to the Charges Aeainst the Union. Philadelphia, January 17. President John Mitchell of the Mine Workei:-' union, before leaving for IndianapoU: to attend the national convention of his organization and the national wage convention of the soft coal operators and mine workers, delivered today what he believed was his farewell address to the coal strike commission. The Scranton Coil company, which also operates the collieries of the Elic Hill Coal and Iron company, closed its case during the session today and was followed by the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad company. It was while the latter company was examining witnesses that the hour for adjournment for the week arrived, and Mr. Mitchell arose and asked to be permitted to make a few remarks. All the attorneys representing the different interests before the commission crowded around the miners' leader a-; he prefaced his remarks by stating that it would likely be the last session of the investigation he would be able to attend. He explained why he is called west, end said: "I wish to take this occasion to express my satisfaction and that of the miners whom I represent with the manner in which the investigation is being conducted. I feel con-lident that by its thoroughness the inquiry will result in much good. There has been a large part of the time of thi? commission taken up by the presentation of evidence to show lawlessness in the coal fields or that lawlessness existed to a large extent during thelac-ter part of the strike. "Personally I bear no Ill-will to thos who came here. I bear no personal malice t othose who worked, and i stating what I am saying I am trying r Visit the OSTRICH FARM And Feather Salesroom, Located in Capitol Addition at end of Washington St. Car Line. Only 10 Minutes Ride or Drive from Center of City. the beautiful display of Plumes, Boas, Fans, and. Novelties in the Salesroom a t Producer's Prices. ' OFFICE DEPARTMENT ant particulars. It leaves the life saving service, the marine hospital service, the steamboat inspection service, the bureau of navigation and the shipping commissioners under the control of the treasury department, but authorizes the president discretion to transfer the other bureaus for the collecti m of statistics and the inter-state commerce commission to the new depaT ti'ent. It places under the control of the new department the national bureau of standards, the coast and geodetic survey, the bureau of statistics, the census bureau, the bureau of foreign commerce, the bureau of immigration. Including jurisdiction over Chinese immigration, and also creates the bureau of manufacturers and corporations. A bill was introduced by Representative Hell of ('(dorado providing that any producer, dealer, transporter, apent or other person in ny territory of the United States who shall join with any person or persons for the purpose of raising the price of any article of food or fuel, or its passage and handling, shall be guilty of extortion. ! A r.aximum penalty of $r..000 fine or impiisonmert for me year is provide!. to separate myself as far as possible from the special interests I represent The non-union man who was brought here, the fellow who was called a scab,' was brought here for the si'.me purpose that he was put in the mines. He was put in the mines for the purpose of destroying the efforts of the men who went on strike. He was brought here und-r the pretext of getting an advance in wages. He was decoyed by a plea made before the commission that an effort would be made by those who had his case in charge to secure fcr him an increase of wages. He came here paid by the companies. His hotel bills were paid by them and our men, who went around to see them, sa ythat money was furnished to him to enjoy himself while he was here. "Not in one single instance did those who represent him attempt to show that ho was entitled to an increase in his earnings. The non-union man was used, betrayed by those who proposed to take care of his interests before the commission. "I want to say. too, as to the matter of lawlessness, that before being a president of a union, before being a member of a union, I am an American, over and over and above everything else. I believe that every man should first be an American. There is no mm connected with the organization, there is no man associated with ta;s investigation who would condemn lawlessness stronger than I would. If I did not do it because I was opposed to lawlessness I would do it because it militates against the success of a strike and against the success and advancement of the organization. I do not believe lawlessness ever won a strike. "There is one other iuestion that I feel it my duty to speak of. Several days ago I addressed a communication to all the anthracite miners urging them to co-operate with the management of the mines in increasing the output of the mines for the purpose of relieving this teriible suffering due to the coal famine. Since my communication was received by them I haw-heard from a large number of our local unions and in nearly every instance the miners tell me that the production of coal cannot be increase through any effort of theirs, that !n most cases the companies are faikng to furnish them as many tars as they would load. In other words, the regular turn of cars will not amount to as much as the men are accustomed and willing to load, so that they cunnot Increase the output of the mines. In some few cases they say that they could and have agreed to do so." Major Everett Warren of Scranton, who represents several coal companies before the commission, interrupted Mr. Mitchell and requested hiui to bring proof of the assertions just made. 1'ne companies, he said, had information t ) the contrary, and they would show that the men do not and are not willing to load as many cars as can be furnished. In reply to this Mr. Mitchell said: "I am not attempting, of course, to testify as a witness in the matter. I am giving the sources of my information in each case I do not say this for the purpose of placing the responsibility on anybody else. The fact of the mat-ter is, my information would indicate that it is impossible to move more coal. The miners tell me the tracks are congested with loaded cars of coal. I want to say this, we have 3,000 mer. wno were on strike that have so far been refused the right to work. They are ready to mine coal. "I want the commission to understand that the men who have been idle all this time are getting impatient." OIL, It'AN OUT. Alii Company Went - Into Receiver. Hunt's of St. Louis. Mo.. January 17. A special to the Globe-Democrat from Dallas, Tex., says: The f-an Jac inti Oil company, one of the largest concerns of Dallas, operating In the Beaumont field, was placed in the hands of a receiver today on the application of the Texas Cotton Products company of Texas, which company had a contract with the San Jacinto Oil company f .r a lavgi quantity of crude oil. Rev, J. B. Cranfill. president of the company, said this evening that the company's wells had practically failed and the company could r.ot fill contracts made when the wells were producing thousands of barrels daily. o AX L. & N. AGREEMENT. Louisville, Ky., January 17. The Courier-Journal tomorrow will say that as a result of the negotiations between the grievance of the L. & N. engineers and General Manager Evans, an agreement has been reached whereby the engineers will receive increase in wages in proportion to the additional duties which have fallen on the various runs of the system. o BAR TO HARMONY IN COLORADO If Wolcott Gets' Out of the Way the Republicans Can Agree. Denver, Col., January 17. Philip P. Stewart tonight gave out a statement in answer to one made yesterday by former Senator Wolcott. He declare that it is generally understood that during the recent campaign in the st-f'.e Wclcctt was not to be the republican choice fcr senator, and in some counties the republican candidates were pledged to oppose him, and on that understanding, supported by Wolcott's absence' from the state duiins the campaign, the republican majority in t ff legislature was elected. Under the circumstances he held that the republican legislators could not honestly enter a caucus which might put them under obligations to support Wolcott. He added that if Wolcott would withdraw harmony would be at once restored. anti-Wolcott members of the house to the Wolcott supiorters announcing their readiness to enter a caucus If Mr Wolcott would withdraw from the race for the scnatorship. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT COMING TO PHOENIX Arizona's Capital to Again Ee the Capital of the Nation. If all present plans carry Phoer.ix is lo again become the administrative headquarters of the United States government, and this time for possibly several days. Sometime ago Governor Biodie extended to President Roosevelt an invitation to visit Arizona at hi3 convenience and for as long a visit as might be possible. Yesterday Governor Rrodie received la reply an acceptance of the invitation with the explanation that while the itinerary of his trip to the coast has not been fullv arranged. Phoenix will be made a stopping point and the president hopes t be able to spend three or four days here. It is likely also that Prescott and Tucscn will be among the teiritorial points to be honored by a visit from thu chief executive. The tour to the coast, it Is believed, will be made in the latter part of March or the early days of April. Rut regarding details ar.d dates nothing ha yet teen determined upon. THE PARALYSIS OF THE PLAGUE There Is Nothing Doing in Mazatlan But Death. Mazatlan, Mex., January 17. There were seven deaths from the plague today ami the number of patients at the lazarettos is fifty. The situation continues the same. Rusiness is practically suspended and the majority of the inhabitants are still away. Money begins to come in for the relief of the poor and is most welcome. Generous contributions from all over the republic are being acknowledged by the local authorities. o COMMERCIAL FINANCIAL STOCKS. Atchison, SX-; do preferred, 99T: C. fi O., ,; r,ig Four, 'J6; C. & S.. 30; do preferred, 70'; do 2nd preferred, 45; Erie. 40;; Great Northern preferred, 205: Manhattan, 153-: Metropolitan, 140rs: Missouri Pacific. 112: N. J. Central, lS77i; N. Y. Central, 152V4; Pennsylvania, 155; St. L. & S. F.. 72&: do preferred, 78; tlo 2nd preferred. 80; St. Paul. Southern Pacific, 66Vf.: Union Pacific, 102; Amal. Copper, 64; Anaconda, 96'; Sugar, 131; U. S. Steel, 37U; do preferied. 8914; Western Union, 91U; Santa Fe, THE METAL MARKET. New York, January 1". Copper was quiet and unchanged at $11.50 for standard, $12.23 for lake, $12.12 for electrolytic and $12 for casting. Lead was quiet and the demand was steady at 4c. Bar silver, 47 Vic. WATER STORAGE IS IN THE AIR Articles of Inspiration the Water Users' Association. ol Temporarily Hung Up by Dwight B. Heard, Dr. E. W. Wilbur and J. W. "Woolf, Who Presented a Vaguely Worded Minority Report. The meeting of the general water storage committee for which the people of this valley have waited so patiently for months, and at which was to be presented a plan of salvation in the draft of the articles of incorporation of the Water Users' association prepared by the executive committee of the water storage conference committee, was held yesterday at the board of trade room. It was largely attended by the members of the committee, again demonstrating the vital interest of the people in this movement, and it is believed by most of the members that a a result of that movement the vajley's water storage enterprise has taken a long ntep forward. It is regrettable, however, that ther r hould have occurred at the meeting an incident that if not fully, completely and faithfully explained will cause irritation in the minds of those not conversant with the real facts, and those who have worked hardest and most faithfully and honestly will be subjected to unjust and harsh criticism, however, if their shoulders are as broad as they seem to be they are fully able to bear the burden. That incident was the presentation of a minority re-I pert signed by three members of the executive committee of eleven. In whlcJi ' the rest of the committee and Mr. Max- j well and Judge Kibbey were by infer-er.es accused of an almost entire lacU of knowledge of the Newlands irrigation law, and were charged with ignoring the instructions of the general conference committee or an utter disregard of this information and law, and it caused a sensation In the meeting and not a little indignation. The minority report presented no alternatives to the articles and drawn and dealt with nothing which the whole committee could pass upon intelligently, wherefore the proceeding could have no effect except that of meeting the ends of a small element which heretofore has fallen heir to much caustic criticism from the public. There was some confusion over the fact th.it the general committee meeting and a meeting of the executive committee had both been called for 3 o'clock through a misunderstanding but the hour for the general meeting having been circulated on the south side as 11 o'clock the executive committee disposed of its business and met promptly with the general committee at that hour with Chairman R. A. Fowler presiding. Mr. Fowler made the report of the executive committee to the conference committee In the following language: "I am directed by your executive committee to report to you the accompanying draft of the form of the rrticles of incorporation for the Salt River Valley Water Users' association with the recomriendation that it be' adopted." He then presented the printed copy of the articles of incorporation prepared under the direction of Judge Kibbey with the help of Mr. Maxwell, and the articles were read through carefully, this taking about an hour. Dr. K. W. Wilbur of Mesa then announced that a minority of the executive committee had a report to make, and Dwight R. Heard arose and read a paper containing a general criticism of the articles as reported, but without very specific objections or proposing any specific amendments. The minority report was signed by Dwight R. Heard. E. W. Wilbur and J. W. Woolf. A motion was made to adopt the majority report and nn amendment was offered proposing to substitute therefor the minority report. As the mirrrity report contained no outlined plan of action and its adoption would hae meant practically the end of the movement it was of course not adopted. The -i-f-r.t nee of Uia malnritv rpnnrt hA. ing oefore the house It was discussed at some length, the discussion lasting until well into the afternoon, end the time for adjournment having come further proceedings were postponeel till Tuesday morning at 9:30 o'clock, at which time consideration of the articles will be completed, and Judging from the expressions in the meeting yesterday they will undoubtedly be adopted. Just before the adjournment of the committee Mr. Maxwell asked for thw privilege of the floor, and in reply to the uncomplimentary allegations and insinuations in the minority report spoke as follows, his words being taken down by a stenographer: MR. MAXWELL'S REMARKS. Mr. Chairman: I have worked along with you all here very patiently, and until today have felt that there was no very serjous danger in the way of the construction of this reservoir. I confess that this so-called minority report came to me as something in the nature of a shoe k. Now I think it is perfectly fair and Just to all to say that tho points at difference between the minority of the committee and the majority of the committee have been well understood for quite a number of days. If the minority committee had submitted something which the minority sugK'sted should be adopted In placi? cf what the majority suggested no harm could have been done. ThU tlocument doc-a not do that, but does make certain general statements which if disseminated through this community between now and the time when (Continued on Fourth Tage.) A GREAT GUN. The Biggest One Ever Country. Ruilt in This New York, January 17. The most powerful gun ever built in America, a hue 16-inch coast defense rifle, was successfully tested at the government proving grounds, at Sandy Hook today. The gun was fired three times in the course of the afternoon. There were present several hundred army officers, a few civilians and Congressman Gillette of Massachusetts, member cf the ipnroprlatinns committee. The gun costs $100,000. It was said at the tests today that the gun would undoubtedly be mounted at Sandy Hook. General Crozier said that while its range at its highest elevation was about twenty miles, it could be used to hit objects only at a distance A four or five miles. ONLY' AN OUTPOST AFFAIR. Tangier, January 17. Definite Information has reached here that the sultan's troops came into contact with the forces of the pretender on January 13. It was, however, only an outpost affair and there were few casualties on each side. The sultan did not meet with a general disaster. . o MURDERER TILLMAN MAKES A STATEMENT Ha Says the Story of His Crime Has Been Colored. Atlanta. Ga., January 17. In a signed statement given to a staff correspondent of the Atlanta Journal this afternoon Lieutenant Governor Tillman wha is confined in the Columbia county jail said: "I would like to correct the biased reports of this unfortunate affair, but when the public recalls that these re- ports were sent out either by the State of which Mr. Gonzales is editor, or by his personal friends, they can readily see that I could scarcely hopie for or expect a fair acceunt." "Those who know me disbelieve it. When the true facts are proven my j fi lends and the people of this country ' will know- how grossly I have been misrepresented. Such will be shown I by witnesses of the highest character. I am ready fcr trial by a jury f my countrymen. (Signed) J. H. TILLMAN." GONZALES MAY GET WELL. Columbia. S. C, January 17. After a day of anxiety to the friends of T. G. Gonzales, who was shot on Thursday afternoon by Lieutenant Governor James H. Tillman, reports tonight from the hospital are encouraging though not fully assuring recovery. During the early afternoon there was grave apprf henticn for the life of the wounded man. and at one time practically all hope had been abandoned, but there -3 now seme indication of a favorable outcome of the case. Dr. Wylie, wiio was called into consultation late this affer-noon, left for Rock Hill, stating that he was better satisfied with the condition of Gonzales than he ha'j been since he had first seen him. The chief concern this afternoon wai caused by an obstruction of the lntes tines, and it was considered at one time as a possibility that the wound would have to be reopened and an injection made to relieve this. This, however, was not found necessary-Colonel Tillman says he has received a number of offers from lawyers in the state to undertake his defense without fee. There is not the least sign or public excitement in Columbia. GONZALES' CONDITION. Columbia, S. C, January IS. At 2:13 a. m. Dr. Mcintosh issued the following bulletin on Editor Gonzales' conelition: "Pulse, 132: temperature, 102 1-5; respiration. 32; general condition un-(hnnKcd: patient qulPtly sleeping: some gas from bowels; will certainly live through the nip;ht; beyond twelve hours cannot say." o STRUCK RY WILD TRAIN. Bristol. Ind.. January 17. A runaway freight train on the Norfolk and Western railway collided with an engine and liirs in the Eristol yards yesterday. One engine was torn to pieces and the other badly damaged. Several - cars were wrecked. The train crews escaped injury by jumping. o jUC Qllfl WA'v R f) flTH l,L J"IU UnU UUUIII LINCOLN'S ASSASSIN A Man Who Committed Suicide at Enid Okla. Guthrie. Okla.. January 17. Just prior to dying. D. E. George, an aged and wealthy citizen made the statement that he was John Wilkes Booth, the assassin of President Line-oln. George attempted suicide at El Reno, and made a second and successful attempt in a hotel at Enid, taking poison.He stated that he had successfully rluded the officers after killing Lincoln and remained unknown to the world ever since. He was reputed very wealthy, owning land in Oklahoma, Indian territory and p.t Dallas. Tex. Telegrams today ask that the body be held for identification. crzrzi J ACCOUNTANT. (Formerly treasurer and manager of Cobre Grande now Greene Consolidated Copper Co.) Especially competent to adjust mining corporation books and accounts. T. LOUIS PASSENGERS SUE Thirteen Days Spent in Crossing the Atlantic The Voyage Was Enlivened by Indignation Meetings in Which the American Line Was Criticised for Allowing Passengers to Embark Upon a Crippled Steamer The Most Agitated Have Put of Lawyers The Scenes New York, January 17. The steamship St. Louis arrived at her pier today after an extremely slow trip owing to leaky boilers. Her time from Cherbourg to the Lightship was thiiteen days, five hour3 and twenty minutes, six days, fifteen hours ar.d twenty-five minutes behind the ships' best record. There was no accident of any kind at any time, and although heavy weather was encountered, practically all of the delay was caused by inabili ty to get up good steam in ahe defee - tive boilers. The passengers became very indig- nant when they learned the poor pro gress the vessel was making and an indignation meeting was held at which the line whs severelv r-ennt-o-1 ",-. ro,- mitting passengers to embark on a steamer in the condition the St. Louis showed. A statement was drawn up and given to the public on the arrival here today by a committee chosen. to set forth the grievances of those on board. After she was sighted off Nantuckett last night the St. Louis made good time to New York and reached her pier some hours ahead of the time set last night. A large crowd gathered at the American line pier and cheered as the :-hip came in with her load of human freight for whose safety grave fears had been felt for several days. The tugs having gathered around the St. Louis she was slowly brought to the dock and when she came within speaking distance the excitement on the pier grew. It did not take long for the first and second cabin rassengers to cross the gang plank once the lines were fast and as they got beyond the rop enclosure they were Fathered to the arms of awaiting relatives. Each little group provided a new scene. The women In most cares wept in their joy. While this was going on on the upper deck of the pier, where the first and second cabin passengers land, similar scenes were being enacted among the steerage passengers on the lower deck of the dock, but in this case the passengers had aain to part from their friends to go to Ellis Island for examination by the immigration officers. When the passengers started ashore a eiuarter master was placed on guard at every gang plank with orders from the dock superintendent not to allow any one to go on board. None of the ship's officers were allowed to come ashore. The passengers freely expressed their feelings at the delay. A. Palltt Lloyd of Baltimore was one of the signers of the first cabin passengers" resolutions. He said: "All the first-class passengers have put their cases into the hands of myself and Mr. Berne, as their lawyers, and have authorized us to make such tZTTT.s'W: ESSES Bargains in City and Ranch Property PROSPERITY followed ADVERSITY in other parts of the country. OUR TURN NEXT. Buy while sel'.er3 are numerous. The sellers of today will be buyers bye and bye. History will be repeating itself. Eastern Property for Sale or Trade FOR RENT ROOMS, HOUSES, RANCHES, ETC. Information cheerfully given without placing you under obligations to us. The Valley Realty Go. Thone 361. 13 N. Center St. THE PHOENIX NATIONAL BANK PHOENIX. ARIZONA. Paid-up Capital. 1 100,000. Surplus and Undivided Profits. $.V.m. E. B. GAG K. President. T. V. PK.MMKRTON, ie-e Pres. H. J. M't'LUNG. Cashier L. B. LARIMER. Assistant Cashier. Steel-lined Vaults and Steel Safety Deposit Boxes. General Banking Business. Drafts issued on all principal cities of the world. Directors G. H. Richmond. B. Heyman, F. M. Murphy, D. M. Ferry. E. B. Gage, T. V. Pemberton. R. N. Fredericks, L. H. Chalmers, Frank Alkire. THE PRESCOTT NATIONAL BANK PRESCOTT. ARIZONA. Paid-un Capital. JlOfi.iWO.OO. Surplus and Undivided Profits, KO.non.OO. F. M. MURPHY. President. MORRIS GOLD WATER, Vice President. K. N. FREDERICKS. Cashier. W. C. BRANDON, Assistant Cashier. Brooklvn Chrome Steel-lined Vaiilts and Safe Deposit Boxe-s. A ceneral banking: business transae-ted. Directors F. M. Murphy, E. B. Gato. Morris Goldwater. John C. litindon, F. G. Bre-ht. D. M. Kerry. R. N. Fredericks. Long Distance Telephone No. 561. J. S. ACKER & CO. Suite 4 Union Block Prescott, Arizona Brokers In Real Estate, Mining and Mining Stocks. Correspondence solicited, and information cheerfully given. FOR DAMAGES the Matter Into the Hands at Debarkation. claims see fit ages." against the company as we and endeavor to collect dam- After the first week the food supply was appreciably cut down, according to the statements of passengers, and cream and eggs were taken from the breakfast menus and only a small al- ! lowance of milk was given each pas-I senger. From subordinate officers on the ship it was learned that the diet ! OI tne crew ror the Pat lveek was KO'e- i ' oatmeal and potatoes. After about !a wek tne running water supply was 1 cut off and Passengers could get water I for toi5et and bathing only in buckets i as u was brought to them by the stew- ! ardS. C. A. Griscom, the manager of the line, said that the line would make no further statement. o AN ASSIGNMENT FOR HOBSON He Mast Now Ott in Navy. or Cut of the Washington, January 17. Upon the recommendation of Admiral Howies, chief constructor cf the navy, Acting Secretary Darling today signed an or-der assigning Constructor Hobson to duty in charge of the construction department at the Puget Sound naval station at Bremerton. Mr. Hobson has been for some months past on waiting orders, having declined an assignment to Pensacola pending action by con-giess upon a bill authorizing his retirement.Special action of this nature was regarded as necessary in view of the failure of the two naval examining boards to find him physically disquali fied for active service. The navy de partrrjent concluded that the straits '.t is in through the resignation of Constructor Hobson, leaving vacant the important post at Bremerton, Justifies the action taken today. Mr. Hobson is now in a position where he must resign from the naval service altogether or undertake active duty, for which he feels himself unfitted by reason of an eye trouble. Ground Floor Real Estate Offerings in SO acres V,i miles north of Phoenix: all in alfalfa, with Vfc share Maricopa water, $8,000 .120 acres under Grand Canal, with full water right. $5,500 . Several finely improved small tracts for sale. Full information cheerfully furnished.Dwight 8. Heard.

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i! Go to IIAKTWELL & HAMAKER'S the leading photographers, where you can get photos up to date. 29 S. 2d St. AMI IEPUBLIOAW Photographic Art Studio. HARTWELL & HAMAKER, 29 S. 2d St. TIIIliTEESTTII YEAR. 12 PAGES PHOENIX. AKIZONA, ssUNDAY MORNIUG, JANUARY 18, 1903 12 PAGES VOL. XIII. NO. 24G THE ZONA i A V A NEW CABINET COMMERCE The Bill Passed by the House Yes- - terday There Was Comparatively Little Opposition to the Measure A General Transfer of Bureaus From Other Departments Provided For A Comprehensive Anti-Trust Bill Introduced by Representative Bell of Colorado, Restraining Producers, Dealers andTransporters. Washington. Januaiy IT. At the cnJ of a struggle which prolonged the day's session ur.tll after G o'clock, the h use passed the substitute for the senate bill to establish a department of commerce and labor. The vote stood 137 to 40. All the republicans and '-'J democrats voted for the bill. In committee of whale the democrats and a sprinkling of republican ; !u 1 by Mr. Corliss, republican of Michigan, ttiuik out the portion of the bill providing for a buieau of insurance. Ry a piece of parliamentary strategy Mr. Hepburn, republican of Iowa, chairman of the inter-state commerce commission, sought to hive this provision restored, but the opposition stood fast and he was overcome. The democrats then attempted tore-commit the bill with instructions to report "o.ick a separate bill for the creation of a department of labor, but the motion was lost. The only other substantial amendment was one to authorize tiir pr' si-dent to transfer the intcr-state commerce commission to the r.ew department.The substitute as pissed by the house differs from the senate billfi import MITCHELL'S STATEMENT TO THE COMMISSION In Reply to the Charges Aeainst the Union. Philadelphia, January 17. President John Mitchell of the Mine Workei:-' union, before leaving for IndianapoU: to attend the national convention of his organization and the national wage convention of the soft coal operators and mine workers, delivered today what he believed was his farewell address to the coal strike commission. The Scranton Coil company, which also operates the collieries of the Elic Hill Coal and Iron company, closed its case during the session today and was followed by the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad company. It was while the latter company was examining witnesses that the hour for adjournment for the week arrived, and Mr. Mitchell arose and asked to be permitted to make a few remarks. All the attorneys representing the different interests before the commission crowded around the miners' leader a-; he prefaced his remarks by stating that it would likely be the last session of the investigation he would be able to attend. He explained why he is called west, end said: "I wish to take this occasion to express my satisfaction and that of the miners whom I represent with the manner in which the investigation is being conducted. I feel con-lident that by its thoroughness the inquiry will result in much good. There has been a large part of the time of thi? commission taken up by the presentation of evidence to show lawlessness in the coal fields or that lawlessness existed to a large extent during thelac-ter part of the strike. "Personally I bear no Ill-will to thos who came here. I bear no personal malice t othose who worked, and i stating what I am saying I am trying r Visit the OSTRICH FARM And Feather Salesroom, Located in Capitol Addition at end of Washington St. Car Line. Only 10 Minutes Ride or Drive from Center of City. the beautiful display of Plumes, Boas, Fans, and. Novelties in the Salesroom a t Producer's Prices. ' OFFICE DEPARTMENT ant particulars. It leaves the life saving service, the marine hospital service, the steamboat inspection service, the bureau of navigation and the shipping commissioners under the control of the treasury department, but authorizes the president discretion to transfer the other bureaus for the collecti m of statistics and the inter-state commerce commission to the new depaT ti'ent. It places under the control of the new department the national bureau of standards, the coast and geodetic survey, the bureau of statistics, the census bureau, the bureau of foreign commerce, the bureau of immigration. Including jurisdiction over Chinese immigration, and also creates the bureau of manufacturers and corporations. A bill was introduced by Representative Hell of ('(dorado providing that any producer, dealer, transporter, apent or other person in ny territory of the United States who shall join with any person or persons for the purpose of raising the price of any article of food or fuel, or its passage and handling, shall be guilty of extortion. ! A r.aximum penalty of $r..000 fine or impiisonmert for me year is provide!. to separate myself as far as possible from the special interests I represent The non-union man who was brought here, the fellow who was called a scab,' was brought here for the si'.me purpose that he was put in the mines. He was put in the mines for the purpose of destroying the efforts of the men who went on strike. He was brought here und-r the pretext of getting an advance in wages. He was decoyed by a plea made before the commission that an effort would be made by those who had his case in charge to secure fcr him an increase of wages. He came here paid by the companies. His hotel bills were paid by them and our men, who went around to see them, sa ythat money was furnished to him to enjoy himself while he was here. "Not in one single instance did those who represent him attempt to show that ho was entitled to an increase in his earnings. The non-union man was used, betrayed by those who proposed to take care of his interests before the commission. "I want to say. too, as to the matter of lawlessness, that before being a president of a union, before being a member of a union, I am an American, over and over and above everything else. I believe that every man should first be an American. There is no mm connected with the organization, there is no man associated with ta;s investigation who would condemn lawlessness stronger than I would. If I did not do it because I was opposed to lawlessness I would do it because it militates against the success of a strike and against the success and advancement of the organization. I do not believe lawlessness ever won a strike. "There is one other iuestion that I feel it my duty to speak of. Several days ago I addressed a communication to all the anthracite miners urging them to co-operate with the management of the mines in increasing the output of the mines for the purpose of relieving this teriible suffering due to the coal famine. Since my communication was received by them I haw-heard from a large number of our local unions and in nearly every instance the miners tell me that the production of coal cannot be increase through any effort of theirs, that !n most cases the companies are faikng to furnish them as many tars as they would load. In other words, the regular turn of cars will not amount to as much as the men are accustomed and willing to load, so that they cunnot Increase the output of the mines. In some few cases they say that they could and have agreed to do so." Major Everett Warren of Scranton, who represents several coal companies before the commission, interrupted Mr. Mitchell and requested hiui to bring proof of the assertions just made. 1'ne companies, he said, had information t ) the contrary, and they would show that the men do not and are not willing to load as many cars as can be furnished. In reply to this Mr. Mitchell said: "I am not attempting, of course, to testify as a witness in the matter. I am giving the sources of my information in each case I do not say this for the purpose of placing the responsibility on anybody else. The fact of the mat-ter is, my information would indicate that it is impossible to move more coal. The miners tell me the tracks are congested with loaded cars of coal. I want to say this, we have 3,000 mer. wno were on strike that have so far been refused the right to work. They are ready to mine coal. "I want the commission to understand that the men who have been idle all this time are getting impatient." OIL, It'AN OUT. Alii Company Went - Into Receiver. Hunt's of St. Louis. Mo.. January 17. A special to the Globe-Democrat from Dallas, Tex., says: The f-an Jac inti Oil company, one of the largest concerns of Dallas, operating In the Beaumont field, was placed in the hands of a receiver today on the application of the Texas Cotton Products company of Texas, which company had a contract with the San Jacinto Oil company f .r a lavgi quantity of crude oil. Rev, J. B. Cranfill. president of the company, said this evening that the company's wells had practically failed and the company could r.ot fill contracts made when the wells were producing thousands of barrels daily. o AX L. & N. AGREEMENT. Louisville, Ky., January 17. The Courier-Journal tomorrow will say that as a result of the negotiations between the grievance of the L. & N. engineers and General Manager Evans, an agreement has been reached whereby the engineers will receive increase in wages in proportion to the additional duties which have fallen on the various runs of the system. o BAR TO HARMONY IN COLORADO If Wolcott Gets' Out of the Way the Republicans Can Agree. Denver, Col., January 17. Philip P. Stewart tonight gave out a statement in answer to one made yesterday by former Senator Wolcott. He declare that it is generally understood that during the recent campaign in the st-f'.e Wclcctt was not to be the republican choice fcr senator, and in some counties the republican candidates were pledged to oppose him, and on that understanding, supported by Wolcott's absence' from the state duiins the campaign, the republican majority in t ff legislature was elected. Under the circumstances he held that the republican legislators could not honestly enter a caucus which might put them under obligations to support Wolcott. He added that if Wolcott would withdraw harmony would be at once restored. anti-Wolcott members of the house to the Wolcott supiorters announcing their readiness to enter a caucus If Mr Wolcott would withdraw from the race for the scnatorship. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT COMING TO PHOENIX Arizona's Capital to Again Ee the Capital of the Nation. If all present plans carry Phoer.ix is lo again become the administrative headquarters of the United States government, and this time for possibly several days. Sometime ago Governor Biodie extended to President Roosevelt an invitation to visit Arizona at hi3 convenience and for as long a visit as might be possible. Yesterday Governor Rrodie received la reply an acceptance of the invitation with the explanation that while the itinerary of his trip to the coast has not been fullv arranged. Phoenix will be made a stopping point and the president hopes t be able to spend three or four days here. It is likely also that Prescott and Tucscn will be among the teiritorial points to be honored by a visit from thu chief executive. The tour to the coast, it Is believed, will be made in the latter part of March or the early days of April. Rut regarding details ar.d dates nothing ha yet teen determined upon. THE PARALYSIS OF THE PLAGUE There Is Nothing Doing in Mazatlan But Death. Mazatlan, Mex., January 17. There were seven deaths from the plague today ami the number of patients at the lazarettos is fifty. The situation continues the same. Rusiness is practically suspended and the majority of the inhabitants are still away. Money begins to come in for the relief of the poor and is most welcome. Generous contributions from all over the republic are being acknowledged by the local authorities. o COMMERCIAL FINANCIAL STOCKS. Atchison, SX-; do preferred, 99T: C. fi O., ,; r,ig Four, 'J6; C. & S.. 30; do preferred, 70'; do 2nd preferred, 45; Erie. 40;; Great Northern preferred, 205: Manhattan, 153-: Metropolitan, 140rs: Missouri Pacific. 112: N. J. Central, lS77i; N. Y. Central, 152V4; Pennsylvania, 155; St. L. & S. F.. 72&: do preferred, 78; tlo 2nd preferred. 80; St. Paul. Southern Pacific, 66Vf.: Union Pacific, 102; Amal. Copper, 64; Anaconda, 96'; Sugar, 131; U. S. Steel, 37U; do preferied. 8914; Western Union, 91U; Santa Fe, THE METAL MARKET. New York, January 1". Copper was quiet and unchanged at $11.50 for standard, $12.23 for lake, $12.12 for electrolytic and $12 for casting. Lead was quiet and the demand was steady at 4c. Bar silver, 47 Vic. WATER STORAGE IS IN THE AIR Articles of Inspiration the Water Users' Association. ol Temporarily Hung Up by Dwight B. Heard, Dr. E. W. Wilbur and J. W. "Woolf, Who Presented a Vaguely Worded Minority Report. The meeting of the general water storage committee for which the people of this valley have waited so patiently for months, and at which was to be presented a plan of salvation in the draft of the articles of incorporation of the Water Users' association prepared by the executive committee of the water storage conference committee, was held yesterday at the board of trade room. It was largely attended by the members of the committee, again demonstrating the vital interest of the people in this movement, and it is believed by most of the members that a a result of that movement the vajley's water storage enterprise has taken a long ntep forward. It is regrettable, however, that ther r hould have occurred at the meeting an incident that if not fully, completely and faithfully explained will cause irritation in the minds of those not conversant with the real facts, and those who have worked hardest and most faithfully and honestly will be subjected to unjust and harsh criticism, however, if their shoulders are as broad as they seem to be they are fully able to bear the burden. That incident was the presentation of a minority re-I pert signed by three members of the executive committee of eleven. In whlcJi ' the rest of the committee and Mr. Max- j well and Judge Kibbey were by infer-er.es accused of an almost entire lacU of knowledge of the Newlands irrigation law, and were charged with ignoring the instructions of the general conference committee or an utter disregard of this information and law, and it caused a sensation In the meeting and not a little indignation. The minority report presented no alternatives to the articles and drawn and dealt with nothing which the whole committee could pass upon intelligently, wherefore the proceeding could have no effect except that of meeting the ends of a small element which heretofore has fallen heir to much caustic criticism from the public. There was some confusion over the fact th.it the general committee meeting and a meeting of the executive committee had both been called for 3 o'clock through a misunderstanding but the hour for the general meeting having been circulated on the south side as 11 o'clock the executive committee disposed of its business and met promptly with the general committee at that hour with Chairman R. A. Fowler presiding. Mr. Fowler made the report of the executive committee to the conference committee In the following language: "I am directed by your executive committee to report to you the accompanying draft of the form of the rrticles of incorporation for the Salt River Valley Water Users' association with the recomriendation that it be' adopted." He then presented the printed copy of the articles of incorporation prepared under the direction of Judge Kibbey with the help of Mr. Maxwell, and the articles were read through carefully, this taking about an hour. Dr. K. W. Wilbur of Mesa then announced that a minority of the executive committee had a report to make, and Dwight R. Heard arose and read a paper containing a general criticism of the articles as reported, but without very specific objections or proposing any specific amendments. The minority report was signed by Dwight R. Heard. E. W. Wilbur and J. W. Woolf. A motion was made to adopt the majority report and nn amendment was offered proposing to substitute therefor the minority report. As the mirrrity report contained no outlined plan of action and its adoption would hae meant practically the end of the movement it was of course not adopted. The -i-f-r.t nee of Uia malnritv rpnnrt hA. ing oefore the house It was discussed at some length, the discussion lasting until well into the afternoon, end the time for adjournment having come further proceedings were postponeel till Tuesday morning at 9:30 o'clock, at which time consideration of the articles will be completed, and Judging from the expressions in the meeting yesterday they will undoubtedly be adopted. Just before the adjournment of the committee Mr. Maxwell asked for thw privilege of the floor, and in reply to the uncomplimentary allegations and insinuations in the minority report spoke as follows, his words being taken down by a stenographer: MR. MAXWELL'S REMARKS. Mr. Chairman: I have worked along with you all here very patiently, and until today have felt that there was no very serjous danger in the way of the construction of this reservoir. I confess that this so-called minority report came to me as something in the nature of a shoe k. Now I think it is perfectly fair and Just to all to say that tho points at difference between the minority of the committee and the majority of the committee have been well understood for quite a number of days. If the minority committee had submitted something which the minority sugK'sted should be adopted In placi? cf what the majority suggested no harm could have been done. ThU tlocument doc-a not do that, but does make certain general statements which if disseminated through this community between now and the time when (Continued on Fourth Tage.) A GREAT GUN. The Biggest One Ever Country. Ruilt in This New York, January 17. The most powerful gun ever built in America, a hue 16-inch coast defense rifle, was successfully tested at the government proving grounds, at Sandy Hook today. The gun was fired three times in the course of the afternoon. There were present several hundred army officers, a few civilians and Congressman Gillette of Massachusetts, member cf the ipnroprlatinns committee. The gun costs $100,000. It was said at the tests today that the gun would undoubtedly be mounted at Sandy Hook. General Crozier said that while its range at its highest elevation was about twenty miles, it could be used to hit objects only at a distance A four or five miles. ONLY' AN OUTPOST AFFAIR. Tangier, January 17. Definite Information has reached here that the sultan's troops came into contact with the forces of the pretender on January 13. It was, however, only an outpost affair and there were few casualties on each side. The sultan did not meet with a general disaster. . o MURDERER TILLMAN MAKES A STATEMENT Ha Says the Story of His Crime Has Been Colored. Atlanta. Ga., January 17. In a signed statement given to a staff correspondent of the Atlanta Journal this afternoon Lieutenant Governor Tillman wha is confined in the Columbia county jail said: "I would like to correct the biased reports of this unfortunate affair, but when the public recalls that these re- ports were sent out either by the State of which Mr. Gonzales is editor, or by his personal friends, they can readily see that I could scarcely hopie for or expect a fair acceunt." "Those who know me disbelieve it. When the true facts are proven my j fi lends and the people of this country ' will know- how grossly I have been misrepresented. Such will be shown I by witnesses of the highest character. I am ready fcr trial by a jury f my countrymen. (Signed) J. H. TILLMAN." GONZALES MAY GET WELL. Columbia. S. C, January 17. After a day of anxiety to the friends of T. G. Gonzales, who was shot on Thursday afternoon by Lieutenant Governor James H. Tillman, reports tonight from the hospital are encouraging though not fully assuring recovery. During the early afternoon there was grave apprf henticn for the life of the wounded man. and at one time practically all hope had been abandoned, but there -3 now seme indication of a favorable outcome of the case. Dr. Wylie, wiio was called into consultation late this affer-noon, left for Rock Hill, stating that he was better satisfied with the condition of Gonzales than he ha'j been since he had first seen him. The chief concern this afternoon wai caused by an obstruction of the lntes tines, and it was considered at one time as a possibility that the wound would have to be reopened and an injection made to relieve this. This, however, was not found necessary-Colonel Tillman says he has received a number of offers from lawyers in the state to undertake his defense without fee. There is not the least sign or public excitement in Columbia. GONZALES' CONDITION. Columbia, S. C, January IS. At 2:13 a. m. Dr. Mcintosh issued the following bulletin on Editor Gonzales' conelition: "Pulse, 132: temperature, 102 1-5; respiration. 32; general condition un-(hnnKcd: patient qulPtly sleeping: some gas from bowels; will certainly live through the nip;ht; beyond twelve hours cannot say." o STRUCK RY WILD TRAIN. Bristol. Ind.. January 17. A runaway freight train on the Norfolk and Western railway collided with an engine and liirs in the Eristol yards yesterday. One engine was torn to pieces and the other badly damaged. Several - cars were wrecked. The train crews escaped injury by jumping. o jUC Qllfl WA'v R f) flTH l,L J"IU UnU UUUIII LINCOLN'S ASSASSIN A Man Who Committed Suicide at Enid Okla. Guthrie. Okla.. January 17. Just prior to dying. D. E. George, an aged and wealthy citizen made the statement that he was John Wilkes Booth, the assassin of President Line-oln. George attempted suicide at El Reno, and made a second and successful attempt in a hotel at Enid, taking poison.He stated that he had successfully rluded the officers after killing Lincoln and remained unknown to the world ever since. He was reputed very wealthy, owning land in Oklahoma, Indian territory and p.t Dallas. Tex. Telegrams today ask that the body be held for identification. crzrzi J ACCOUNTANT. (Formerly treasurer and manager of Cobre Grande now Greene Consolidated Copper Co.) Especially competent to adjust mining corporation books and accounts. T. LOUIS PASSENGERS SUE Thirteen Days Spent in Crossing the Atlantic The Voyage Was Enlivened by Indignation Meetings in Which the American Line Was Criticised for Allowing Passengers to Embark Upon a Crippled Steamer The Most Agitated Have Put of Lawyers The Scenes New York, January 17. The steamship St. Louis arrived at her pier today after an extremely slow trip owing to leaky boilers. Her time from Cherbourg to the Lightship was thiiteen days, five hour3 and twenty minutes, six days, fifteen hours ar.d twenty-five minutes behind the ships' best record. There was no accident of any kind at any time, and although heavy weather was encountered, practically all of the delay was caused by inabili ty to get up good steam in ahe defee - tive boilers. The passengers became very indig- nant when they learned the poor pro gress the vessel was making and an indignation meeting was held at which the line whs severelv r-ennt-o-1 ",-. ro,- mitting passengers to embark on a steamer in the condition the St. Louis showed. A statement was drawn up and given to the public on the arrival here today by a committee chosen. to set forth the grievances of those on board. After she was sighted off Nantuckett last night the St. Louis made good time to New York and reached her pier some hours ahead of the time set last night. A large crowd gathered at the American line pier and cheered as the :-hip came in with her load of human freight for whose safety grave fears had been felt for several days. The tugs having gathered around the St. Louis she was slowly brought to the dock and when she came within speaking distance the excitement on the pier grew. It did not take long for the first and second cabin rassengers to cross the gang plank once the lines were fast and as they got beyond the rop enclosure they were Fathered to the arms of awaiting relatives. Each little group provided a new scene. The women In most cares wept in their joy. While this was going on on the upper deck of the pier, where the first and second cabin passengers land, similar scenes were being enacted among the steerage passengers on the lower deck of the dock, but in this case the passengers had aain to part from their friends to go to Ellis Island for examination by the immigration officers. When the passengers started ashore a eiuarter master was placed on guard at every gang plank with orders from the dock superintendent not to allow any one to go on board. None of the ship's officers were allowed to come ashore. The passengers freely expressed their feelings at the delay. A. Palltt Lloyd of Baltimore was one of the signers of the first cabin passengers" resolutions. He said: "All the first-class passengers have put their cases into the hands of myself and Mr. Berne, as their lawyers, and have authorized us to make such tZTTT.s'W: ESSES Bargains in City and Ranch Property PROSPERITY followed ADVERSITY in other parts of the country. OUR TURN NEXT. Buy while sel'.er3 are numerous. The sellers of today will be buyers bye and bye. History will be repeating itself. Eastern Property for Sale or Trade FOR RENT ROOMS, HOUSES, RANCHES, ETC. Information cheerfully given without placing you under obligations to us. The Valley Realty Go. Thone 361. 13 N. Center St. THE PHOENIX NATIONAL BANK PHOENIX. ARIZONA. Paid-up Capital. 1 100,000. Surplus and Undivided Profits. $.V.m. E. B. GAG K. President. T. V. PK.MMKRTON, ie-e Pres. H. J. M't'LUNG. Cashier L. B. LARIMER. Assistant Cashier. Steel-lined Vaults and Steel Safety Deposit Boxes. General Banking Business. 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FOR DAMAGES the Matter Into the Hands at Debarkation. claims see fit ages." against the company as we and endeavor to collect dam- After the first week the food supply was appreciably cut down, according to the statements of passengers, and cream and eggs were taken from the breakfast menus and only a small al- ! lowance of milk was given each pas-I senger. From subordinate officers on the ship it was learned that the diet ! OI tne crew ror the Pat lveek was KO'e- i ' oatmeal and potatoes. After about !a wek tne running water supply was 1 cut off and Passengers could get water I for toi5et and bathing only in buckets i as u was brought to them by the stew- ! ardS. C. A. Griscom, the manager of the line, said that the line would make no further statement. o AN ASSIGNMENT FOR HOBSON He Mast Now Ott in Navy. or Cut of the Washington, January 17. Upon the recommendation of Admiral Howies, chief constructor cf the navy, Acting Secretary Darling today signed an or-der assigning Constructor Hobson to duty in charge of the construction department at the Puget Sound naval station at Bremerton. Mr. Hobson has been for some months past on waiting orders, having declined an assignment to Pensacola pending action by con-giess upon a bill authorizing his retirement.Special action of this nature was regarded as necessary in view of the failure of the two naval examining boards to find him physically disquali fied for active service. The navy de partrrjent concluded that the straits '.t is in through the resignation of Constructor Hobson, leaving vacant the important post at Bremerton, Justifies the action taken today. Mr. Hobson is now in a position where he must resign from the naval service altogether or undertake active duty, for which he feels himself unfitted by reason of an eye trouble. Ground Floor Real Estate Offerings in SO acres V,i miles north of Phoenix: all in alfalfa, with Vfc share Maricopa water, $8,000 .120 acres under Grand Canal, with full water right. $5,500 . Several finely improved small tracts for sale. Full information cheerfully furnished.Dwight 8. Heard.